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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.62, 13,960.58 and 3,065.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.62, 13,960.58 and 3,065.41 is: 4,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.62 : 13,960.58 = 3,065.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.62/13,960.58 = 3,065.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.62x = 13,960.58 × 3,065.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.62x = 42,794,831.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,794,831.73/9,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.82

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